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⚠ Caution
Risk signals detected. Verify authority, insurance, and safety record.
Hardinger Trucking
DOT 41545 · MC MC143511 · Erie, PA
Report generated: June 9, 2026 at 3:03 AM
✓Authorized for hire?
✓Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Hardinger Trucking (DOT 41545, MC MC143511) is a Pennsylvania-based interstate carrier headquartered in Erie, PA. As of June 9, 2026 at 3:03 AM, operating authority is currently active. TruckGraph has detected 4 risk signals on this carrier, including: crash with fatalities or injuries on record; unsafe driving violation on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Caution" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 9, 2026 at 3:03 AM.

Common AuthorityContract Authority
FMCSA Public Record
Hardinger Transfer Co INC
Operating as: Hardinger Trucking
DOT Number41545
MC NumberMC143511
Street1314 WEST 18 ST
City / StateErie, PA 16502
Phone8144536587
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age52 yr
MCS-150 filed03/13/2024
Company officerHarold J. Bender, Ii
Power units74
Total drivers59
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)✓ Active
Contract (for-hire)✓ Active
Broker⚠ Inactive
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●Driver qualification violation on record
●Required MCS-150 compliance filing overdue
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 9.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
74
Fleet
Drivers
59
Total
Inspections
78
On record
Crashes
12
On record
OOS Rate
9.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
52 yr
Since 1974
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
78 insp (100%)· 5 viol
Unsafe Driving
78 insp (100%)· 6 viol
Driver Fitness
78 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Controlled Substances
78 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
35 insp (45%)· 10 viol
Inspection History
78 total · OOS rate 9.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
10/31/2025TNIII00Pass
10/30/2024NYII00Pass
1/30/2025PAII01OOS
12/29/2025MDIII00Pass
10/28/2024VAI00Pass
1/28/2025SCIII00Pass
10/27/2025NYII00Pass
3/27/2025PAIII00Pass
1/27/2026PAIII00Pass
1/27/2026PAIII00Pass
Crash History
12 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—IA00Y
—KY00Y
—TX00Y
—MA01Y
—PA00Y
Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$1,000,000
Effective
10/7/2024
Location
1314 WEST 18 ST, Erie, PA, 16502 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJun 1974
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hardinger Transfer Co INC authorized to operate?

Yes. Hardinger Transfer Co INC holds Common and Contract operating authority and is currently active.

What is Hardinger Transfer Co INC's safety record?

Hardinger Transfer Co INC has 78 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 9.0%. Crash history shows 12 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Hardinger Transfer Co INC operate?

Hardinger Transfer Co INC operates 74 power units with approximately 59 drivers.

Is Hardinger Transfer Co INC insured?

Hardinger Transfer Co INC has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has Hardinger Transfer Co INC had any risk indicators?

Hardinger Transfer Co INC has a risk score of 70/100 (High Risk) with 4 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Hardinger Transfer Co INC?

Hardinger Transfer Co INC's DOT number is 41545 and MC number is MC143511. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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